THIRD POST-FORUM DIALOGUE -Posingfor official group photo. The Dialogue partners: who attended the Post-Forum Dialogue were representatives of the Governments of Canada, the People's Republic of China, France, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the Commission of the European Community.

PEACE • UNITY • LIBERTY

J5AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE PEOPLE OF FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA JM fe ——————————:————————— •// Volume 12 Palikir, Pohnpei, August 1991 Mumber 15 Post-Forum Dialogue partners convened in Pohnpei PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- as observers, according to a report by emerged as undoubtedly the main MATION SERVICE) - The Third Post- Forum Chairman, FSM President Bai- themes of the Forum. The political and Forum Dialogue convened at the FSM ley Olter. security area for the most part was Congress Chamber, August 1 to 2. The The Dialogue comprised of two parts. touched upon lightly, although particu- Dialogue partners who attended were First was a Plenary at which President lar issues of clear Forum concern - for representatives of the Governments of Bailey Olter, Forum Chairman outlined example, nuclear testing were brought Canada, the People's Republic of China the key positions reached by the Forum up as appropriate. The broad approach (PRC), France, Japan, the United and all the partners made formal state- by partners on both economic and en- Kingdom (UK), the United States of ments. This was followed by individual vironmental issues were encouraging. America, and the Commission of the meetings with each partner at which The Forem was assured of continuing European Community (EC). They met specific issues of concern in Forum commitment to the economic develop- with a Forum panel consisting of the relations with each were discussed in ment of the region by partners, and in Federated States of Micronesia as more detail. the main of support in wider economic Chairman, and representatives of The Forum panel concentrated in all fora such as APEC and GATT for the Vanuatu and Solomon Islands. A num- the Dialogue sessions on economic and region's interests. There was also ber of other Forum countries attended environmental issues, since these had (See POST-FORUM, Page 2) 2 Post-Forum, (Continued from Page 1) general understanding of the Forum's position on the environment, in particu- lar of the critical importance to the re- gion of the global climate change nego- o tiations and next year's UNCED meet- ing, though clearly work remains to be done with several partners notably the United States and China to translate o general understanding into specific commitments to necessary action. The dialogue with Canada concen- trated very much on development as- sistance. The Canadians noted that their Government's fiscal situation was SOLOMON VISITS PRESIDENT - Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and the forcing spending cutbacks, including Pacific Richard Solomon (left) visited FSM President Bailey Olter (right) while in development assistance, though the Pohnpeifor the Post-Forum Dialogue. South Pacific allocation had to date been protected. They undertook con- with the People's Republic of China, They were also generally supportive of tinued consultation on the future of their possible modalities for a Forum/Tai- the Forum's position on environmental major ocean development projects, wan meeting. It also confirmed that, in issues, though their emphasis on the while making the point that the bud- principle, the People's Republic of need for developed countries to take the getary situation precluded promises at China is eager to attend the Dialogue in lead in reducing greenhouse emissions, this stage. Canada urged Forum Gov- 1992 in Honiara, although the Govern- and in other environmental areas, does ernments to make more use of non- ment of Solomon Islands has no diplo- cast some doubt on their willingness to traditional sources of assistance avail- matic relations with the People's Re- take immediate action. able in Canada. Given that resources public of China. The Dialogue with the EC concen- provided by Canada to the region remain The panel responded that the Forurh trated heavily on economic assistance. relatively small, the Secretariat as part was well aware of the PRC's position, This no doubt reflects the nature of the of its follow-up will be providing more and asked for its (PRC's) understanding region's relationship with the EC, information to member governments of the Forum's: four Forum members though it also owed something to the about these other sources. Canada gave recognize Taiwan and other Forum relatively junior level of EC representa- assurances (echoed by the United States) Governments respect their views. In tive: The EC delegate seemed unable to that the North American Free Trade addition, many other Forum Govern- talk in any depth on issues, (such as EC Agreement under negotiation among ments have substantial economic con- political integration, of considerable themselves, the United States, and tacts with Taiwan which increases the potential relevance to the region), out- Mexico would not adversely affect ac- importance of consultations with Tai- side the economic assistance area. The cess for products of Forum countries, wan. It stressed lhatany Forum/Taiwan delegation was reassuring in general though clearly this will require contin- or Forum/PRC interaction must be terms on continuing assistance to the ued monitoring by the Secretariat. without prejudice to the relations indi- region despite competition from East Discussions with the People's Re- vidual Forum members have with the Europe for funds, on support for the public of China, as in 1990, spent con- PRC or with Taiwan, which are bilat- Forum's environmental concerns, and siderable time on Forum/Taiwan rela- eral matters solely for the Governments on access for FIC exports after imple- tions, with the Chinese delegation reit- concerned to decide. mentation of the single European mar- erating its position that Taiwan is an While the Chines position on Taiwan ket. They were forthcoming, however, unalienable part of China and that any was in substance unchanged from the on more specific and immediate con- official Forum/Taiwan contact is un- 1990 Dialogue, the discussion this year cerns such as the rigidity and complex- acceptable to the People's Republic of was neither as heated nor as prolonged, ity of aid delivery procedures, exten- China. It protested again about the use leaving more time to deal with economic sion of the regional program to non- of the term "Republic of China" in the and environmental questions. While ACP countries, or further assistance for Communique. The delegation, however, discussions were only in General terms, South Pacific participation in Expo understood the need for Forum countries the Chinese expressed a desire in prin- 1992. The generally defensive responses to deal with Taiwan in economic areas, ciple to work to increase market access on broader questions of the EC's inter- and raised no objections to the for FICs, and to devise way to channel national economic responsibilities, es- Secretariat's exploring, in consultation assistance through Forum institutions. (See POST-FORUM, Page 3) Post-Forum H (Continued from Page 2) sultations, such as GATT and APEC, resources for the South Pacific side would have to be largely provided from pecially as they relate to the Uruguay give Japan's key role in such. It was Z Round, were not encouraging either. useful also to obtain undertakings on within the region. The panel reiterated There was more coverage of political continuing economic assistance to the the Communique's words, that the Fo- areas in the Dialogue with France al- region, including to look further at ex- rum has delegated continuing work on i though the panel did also run over the panding assistance delivered through this to the Prime Minister of the Cook economic and environmental concerns Forum institutions, although no progress Islands. While the delegation reaffirmed of the Forum, to agenerally sympathetic was made on specific projects of this the US Government's commitment to response. Much time was spent on New sort already under discussions, such as economic assistance to the region, in- i Caledonia, where the atmosphere was a Forum trade office in Tokyo. The cluding through extension of the mul- helped considerably by the success, from delegation was also supportive of the tilateral fisheries treaty, it also made both sides' viewpoints, of the Forum Forum's position on environmental is- clear that it saw the flow of funds to Ministerial Committee's visit. The sues, noting in particular new Japanese developing countries increasingly de- French delegate said he had been en- funds allocated for environment-ori- pending on the private sector, for ex- couraged by the Forum's discussion ented ODA. Driftnetting is clearly still ample, through the activities of the and conclusions on the New Caledonia an area of some sensitivity however Overseas Private Investment Corpora- issue. A major theme in his remarks (although the commitment to a defacto tion. In general, the delegation said, the was the French desire to promote vig- cessation in the region was reiterated) US approach to the region in the short orously the greater integration into the and there was no real change either in term was to focus on implementation of region of the French territories. Presi- the delegation's position on a multilat- policies outlined at last year's US/South dent Olter inhis report said taht he un- eral fisheries treaty. Pacific Summit. derstood the Secretariat is already The Dialogue with the United King- See POST-FORUM, Page 4) working on opportunities for involve- dom was by some distance the least ment by the territories in specific activi- substantial of the meetings, perhaps ties. HealsogaveassurancesthatFrance partly reflecting the lack of contentious would welcome further visits to New issues, as well as a UK involvement in Caledonia by any Cabinet Minister from the South Pacificprimarilyonabilateral any Forum country. basis. In a numberof instances in which The French delegate also gave an the panel did have points to make, the outline of the conclusions of a study by UK representative's disposition was to the International Atomic Energy Agency avoid expressing a view by suggesting of radioactive leakage from Mururoa that the issues were better raised at the Atoll, which he claimed showed con- supra-national level with the EC. The clusively that no leakage at all was delegation was generally supportive of taking place. He cast doubt of the the Forum on economic development independence and motives of the and environmental matters, but the dis- Greenpeace scientists who alleged cussion was rather shallow. otherwise. The panel vigorously reit- There was greater emphasis in the FAYSAL VISITS FSM - United Nations erated the Forum position. They noted dialogue with the Untied States than in Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) in particular that, if conflicting scientific others on the global and regional secu- Director Faysal Abdel Badir (right stand- evidence existed, the only safe course rity environment. The panel thought ing), Suva, Fiji presented a Population was to assume the worst case, and that Clock to FSM Vice President Jacob Nena this appropriate in light of the key role (left standing) in a brief ceremony held at in any case the Forum's opposition to US has played since World War II in the Cabinet Room. The Vice President French nuclear testing was based on security arrangements in the Asia/Pa- expressed FSM's gratefulness to UNFPA security and disarmament concerns as cific region. Little new mattersemerged and other United Nations Agencies for their well as environmental ones. in the he US presentation, but it was active support in the development of the Discussions with Japan was some useful to be able to remind the US of FSM and also expressed his belief that with what hampered by the need for interpre- South Pacific interests at a time of rapid the admission of FSM as a member of the tation, though the delegation came better and continuing changes in the interna- UN, FSM's relationship with the UN Agen- equipped than most with useful written tional and Asia/Pacific security scene. cies will be further strengthen. Faysal was materials on Japanese positions and on an UNFPA Mission to FSM,August21- On the cconom ic side, the US delega- 25. He discussed population issues with programmes. One of the main benefits tion was concerned to stress its desire to different department and four agencies of of the meeting was the opportunity to get concrete action on the Joint Com- the FSM Government and also participated explain Forum interests in global and mercial Commission underway as soon in the reviews of the projects funded by Asia/Pacific regional economic con- as possible. It stressed though that UNFPA. 4 Post-Forum _ (Continuedfrom Page 3) volving an immediate plenary, with in- dividual Dialogue sessions each year is 1-§4\ In the Forum Chairman's assessment, dividual sessions following the next day, a major commitment for the Forum, the % this was a generally successful series of might be considered, so might a varia- report concluded. M Dialogue meetings. He reported that he tion in length of sessions to reflect the The 1992 Forum Meeting will he •< understand discussions on the whole relative substance of each agenda. hosted by the Solomon and 1993 by the were considerably mOTesubstantivethan The experience of this year, does, Republic of Nauru. The Forum will be Iin the past, no doubt reflecting increasing furthermore, require us to monitor hosted by member countries alphabeti- confidence and experience on both sides, closely the list of partners. Seven in- cally starting with Australia in 1994. as the Dialogue process is now three years old As the region's shared inter- national concerns grow, an opportunity to change views with its partners is potentially very important to the Fo- rum. The higher level of representation by several partners this year shows that this is recognized also by the partners. There is still room, nontheless, to look at the possibility of further ad- justments to procedures, especially on questions of agenda and timing. "This year, given timing constraints, the panel as I have noted," Olter stated, "con- centrated on particular economic and environmental issues." President Olter reported that he was sure this was the US REPRESENTATIVES TO POST-FORUM VISITED VICE PRESIDENT • From right approach, since leaders had clearly left to right are General Counsel for the Overseas Private Investment Corporation identified these as of the greatest impor- Howard Hills, FSM Vice President Jacob Nena, Assistant Secretary of State/or East Asia tance to the region. It does, however, and the Pacific Richard Solomon, and Department of Commerce Deputy Assistant raise the question of whetheralternative Secretary for International Economic Policy Rick Johnston. mechanisms ought to be found to ad- dress with Dialogue partners some of the other significant issues which this Dialogue touched on onlylightly. Some issues of economic development are obviously addressed more substanti vely at otherregional economic meetingsfor example. "Similarly, especially since the security area got relatively little attention at this Dialogue, we might consider whether further consultations, with selected partners, in association with the Forum Regional Security Committee could partially fulfill the Forum's objectives in this area," re- ported Olter. As far as timing is concerned, several partners have indicated that they would prefer a Dialogue directly after the Fo- CHINA OFFICIAL VISITS FSM - Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's rum, rather than after an intervening Republic of China officially visited the FSM immediately after the conclusion of the Post- day. This could have advantages in Forum Dialogue. The Vice Minister's visit is thefirst official visit by the People's Republic terms of immediacy and the ability of of China high ranking official to the FSM. While in Pohnpei, Mr. Liu called on President some leaders and officials to stay on for Bailey Olter and hosted a reception at the China Restaurant while President Olter hosted another dinner reception in honor of Mr. Liu the night before. From right to left are: the Dialogue, though it would certainly President Olter, Vice Minister Liu Huaqui, Chinese Ambassador to the FSM Li Qinptng handicap the panel in its preparations. Interpreter Ma Xuesong, and Deputy Director of the Department of North America and Some sort of compromise, perhaps in- Oceania, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ma Zhengang. U.S. Ambassador spoke on FSM relations under Bush's Administration 5 H PALIOR, Pohnpei (FSM IN- have demonstrated to the world that create the infrastructure necessary FORMATION SERVICE) - The the unleashing of market forces and for a progressively self-reliant FSM U.S. Ambassador to the FSM, human creativity is the strongest economy. Guidelines established Aurelia Erskine Brazeal, this year, basis for sustained prosperity. Na- by the FSM's own Economic De- spoke in the Ambassadorial Series tional success in future world velopment Plan (19985-1989) ap- i to Community College of economies will belong to societies pear to complement the objectives r Micronesia (CCM) Staff Senate and that nature individual initiative, of such assistance. These are, in faculty at CCM Campus in Kolonia openness, the free flow of informa- part, seeking market-oriented eco- o about U.S.- FSM relations under tion and fair competition. In par- nomic development; protection of U.S. President George Bush's Ad- ticular, the nature of power may the environment; manpower devel- ministration. shift from the traditional—military opment; investment in income land "I appreciate the opportunity to and financial—to become the ability employment generating projects; speak to you today as part of the to rapidly process and act upon in- promotion of R&D; promotion of Staff Senate's Ambassadorial Se- formation," Brazeal added. exports. One of ttie Bush ries. It is a privilege to be here to "Where might the FSM fit into Administration's priorities is help- discuss U.S. and FSM relations this global picture?" Brazeal ques- ing the FSM achieve these goals." under the Bush Administration," tioned, adding, "Blessed by an In addition Brazeal said, " The Brazeal said. abundance of the key ingredient — path to be followed by the U.S. and She said, "My view is simple: human resources — needed for this the FSM is set in the Compact of During this administration is pre- future world, the FSM using the Free Association. It will be our cisely the time when America should Compact of Free Association can guide — for our political, security, work with the Federated States of concentrate on making the 1990s economic and cultural relations — Micronesia (FSM) under the terms the decade of economic develop- all aspects of our Free Association. of the Compact of Free Association ment. You here today are part of Our nations face a historic oppor- on how best to move from the Post- that future. The information age tunity to help shape a firm, more 1945 world (Epitomized by the now will need your skills and your coun- secure, and more prosperous world permanently defunct Trusteeship try — the Federated States of in which our shared ideals and our status) to the Post-1990s world — Micronesia — will need your lead- "democratic way of life can flourish. and into the 21st Century. My as- ership." The energy, the faith, the devotion sumptions behind this statement are "The efficient use of Compact which each of us brings to this en- simple as well. The United States funding will prepare the FSM for deavor will determine how the and the FSM must work out the the information age and a leadership peoples of our two countries prosper. adjustments cooperatively, must position among Pacific Island Na- The Bush Administration seeks to keep the global context self-inflicted tions. On December 22, 1990, the strengthen even further the friend- move, or even a slow drift, towards United Nations (UN) Security ship between the United States and a lessening of the bonds of the rela- Council confirmed the Termination the Federated States of Micronesia tionship and I believe that we will of Trusteeship Status for the Feder- as we move down this path." make the adjustments and strengthen ated States of Micronesia. It con- "Already we have arrived at the even more our relationship." firmed the actions taken by the U.N. landfalls of tru^t, mutual advantage "The dominant trends shaping the Trusteeship Council on an earlier and deep friendship. In short, our 21 st Century are the decline of com- date. This action endorsed the fact relations are excellent. I am confi- munism as an economic and politi- that the FSM has emerged as a le- dent they will remain so. I will cal system, an increasingly inte- gitimate, respected actor in regional continue to do my part in explaining grated economy of global scale and international affairs," Brazeal U.S. policy and objectives to you, sparked by spectacular technologi- said. the citizens of the FSM. I look cal change, and a worldwide trend "Where can the U.S. fit into this forward to working with you in the toward democracy and free enter- process?" Brazeal questioned, months and years ahead in a close, prise. Pacific Basin Nations, in- adding, "One of the dedicated pur- cordial and respectful way to pro- cluding especially the U.S., are on poses of a large part of the Compact mote mutual interests," Brazeal thecuttingedgeofthesetrends. They of Free Association Assistance is to concluded. FSM & Fiji signed Cultural Cooperation Treaty PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- eign Affairs and the Department of Ex- This agreement shall enter into force MATION SERVICE) - FSM President ternal Affairs, repectively, as their on the date of signature by both gov- Bailey Olter and Prime Minister of the implementing agencies for the purpose ernment and shall remain in force for a 1 RepublicofFijiRatuSirKamiseseMara of this agreement The implementing period of five years and shall continue on July 30, signed a treaty between the agencies shall communicate through in force thereafter unless sooner termi- 1FSM and Fiji at the Cabinet Room diplomatic channels. nated by either government by three concerning cultural cooperation. Either government may propose in months' prior notice in writing. The two countries in signing, desirous writing amendments to this agreement Projects which, at the expiration of of strengthening the spirit of cooperation to which the other government shall this agreement have already been o and friendship existing between the two reply within 120 days upon receipt of commenced but have not been fully countries; inspired by the common de- such notice. Anyamendmentshallcome implemented, shall be carried out to Isire to promote and develop cultural into force after formal written agree- their completion in accordance with the w relations and understanding between ments have been given by both govern- provisions of this agreement, unless H their respective people. ments. there's a mutual agreement to terminate. Each government shall, subject to its laws and regulations: endeavour to ac- cord to the other, all available facility to ensure better understanding of their re- spective cultures through the exchange of books, periodicals, and other publi- cations relating to history, arts, literature, science and education; cinematographic films including television and radio programs dealing with culture, arts, science and education; arts and cultural exhibitions; encourage the exchange between their countries of professors, scholars, journalists and members of scientific and cultural institutions; en- courage the establishment in its territory of associations of the other country FSMANDFUISlGNEDTREATY-FfMPresidentBaileyOlterandFijifnmeMmister with scholarships and other facilities Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara, July 30, signed a treaty between the two countries concerning for study and research in their respective cultural cooperation. From left to right are A cting Secretary of External Affairs Asterio countries in the scientific, technical and Takesy, Olter and Sir Kimasese Mara. cultural fields, including research projects on pre-historic and historic ties FSM supports prohibition of driftnet fishing between the two countries; and en- PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- the Tarawa Declaration which com- courage sports competitions between MATIONSERVICE)-abill introduced mitted members of the Forum to the their respective nationals as well as by Speaker Jack Fritz during the First cessation of driftnet fishing within their exchanges of coaches and sharing of Special Session of the FSM Congress waters and to actively contribute to in- training techiniques between their rec- would prohibit the Micronesian Mari- ternational efforts to prohibit such ognized sports organizations. time Authority (MMA) from issuing practice. In this regard the Forum wel- Both governments agreed to take steps fishing permits to domestic or foreign comed the entry into force on May 1.7, to prohibit illegal trafficking of cultural vessels fishing by means of driftnet, gill 1991 of the Convention for the Prohibi- property; consult with each other to net, or other similar methods of catch- tion of Fishing with Long Driftnet in the review the operation of this agreement ing fish, according to a release from the South Pacific and reaffirmed its call for and to discuss, when deemed necessary, FSM Congress. all eligible countries to accede to the implementation of its provisions. The MMA is the FSM Government Convention and its Protocols, as ap- This agreement shall not affect the agency that negotiates and issues fish- propriate. validity or execution of any obligation ing permits to foreign fishing companies The FSM is a member of the Forum arising from other international agree- that do commercial fishing in the FSM and a signatory to a Forum Communi- ments, conventions, treaties or protocals waters. que issued at the conclusion of the Fo- concluded by either government. The 22nd South Pacific Forum which rum Meeting in Palikir in which driftnet The governments of the Fiji andFSM concluded itsmeetingat the FSMCapital fishing was prohibited. have designated their Ministry of For- in Palikir reaffirmed its commitment to (See DRIFTNET, Page 7) CfSH adjourned FSM & PNG signed Maritime Boundries Treaty 1st Special Session PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMATION SERVICE) - The FSM President PALIKIR, Pohnpei(FSM INFORMATION Bailey Olter and Papua New Guinea (PNG) Prime Minister Rabbie Namaliu on W SERVICE) - FSM Congress adjourned its the 29th of July signed a treaty between the FSM and PNG concerning maritime First Special Session August 18 confirming boundaries and cooperation on related matters. a two of President Bailey Oiler's nominations The two countries desiring to establish maritime boundaries and to provide for certain other related matters in the area between the two countries, resolving, a i of Robert Weilbacher as Secretary of the Department of Transportation and Commu- good neighbors and in spirit of co-operation and friendship, to settle permanently nication, and Bethwel Henry as Postmaster the limits of the area within which the FSM and PNG shall respectively exercise General. sovereign rights with respect to the exploration and exploitation of their respective President's other nominations include Dr. sea and seabed resources; taking into account the United Nations Convention on Eliuel Pretrick as Secretary of Human Re- the Law of the Sea regarding the regime of the continental self and exclusive sources; Al Tuuth, Secretary of Finance; economic zone. Witnessing the signing from left to right standing are: Micronesia 90 and Andon Amaraich, Associate Justice. Maritime Authority Director Peter Sitan, Acting Attorney General Camilo Noket, Congress passed C.B. 7-90 CD4, appro- Office of Planning and Statistics Engineering Technician, National Planner John priating $50,000 to fund a reception to be Mangefel, Vice President Jacob Nena, and Acting Secretary of External Affairs hosted by the FSM National Government Asterio Takesy. following admission to the United Nations, Mid-September of this year, approved C.B. 7-93 CD 15, approving the National Budget, and C.B. 7-95, to modify the use of funds previously appropriated for disaster Relief in Pattiw, Weiuo and the Hall Islands in Chuuk. Other resolutions adopted include: C.R. 7-25 CD1, confirming the nomina- tion of Kenchy James of Chuuk to the FSM Social Security Board. C.R. 7-28, confirming Aren Palikof Kosrae to the FSM Development Bank Board. C.R. 7-40, expressing deepest sympathy and condolences to the fam ily and friends of the late Uriel T. Hadley and the people of Pohnpei for his untimely passing. C.R. 7-29, setting the FY1992 appropria- FSM AND PNG SIGNED TREATY - From left to right are Micronesia Maritime Authority Director Peter Sitan, Acting Attorney General Camilo Noket, Office of tions ceiling of 40,000,000. Planning and Statistics Engineering Technician Daniel S. Issac, National Planner John C.R. 7-30, approving the 1991 Pacific Mangefel, Vice President Jacob Nena, and Acting Secretary of External Affairs Asterio Basin Initiative Grant application. Takesy witnessing the signing of the Treaty between the FSM and PNG concerning C.R. 7-34, approving the 1992 Substance maritime boundaries and cooperation on related matters. Sitting from left to right are Abuse Grant application. President Olter and Prime Minister Rabbie Namaliu signing the Treaty. Driftnet (Continuedfrom Page 6) Capital Complex in Palikir to Pohnpei Phillip authored three other bills to ap- The bill was assigned to the Commit- State Public Land Authority. propriate $1,500,000 and $450,000 re- tee on Resources and Development. The Chairman of the Committee on spectively for secondary road projects Speaker Fritz also introduced another Judiciary and Governmental Operations in the FSM and construction of Con- bill to further increase percentage of (J&GO) Senator Wagner Lawrence in- tinuing Education Centers in Chuuk, fuel tax revenues distributed to the four troduced three bills adding to the elec- Yap and Kosrae. FSM states from 80 percent to 100 tion law that individuals may register to For road projects, states of Chuuk and percent. vote up to and including the day of the Pohnpei each gets $500^000 while Yap Vice Speaker Dohsis Halbert offered election, to authorize the FSM Public and Kosrae gets $250,000 each. For the two other bills seeking $300,000 to Auditor to audit any nonprofit organi- Continuing Education Centers, each of supplement funding for the paving of zation, and to add a temporary exemp- the three states will receive $150,000. the Sokehs Island circumferential road, tion from the gross revenue tax to en- The other bill would simply delete and to effect the reversion of all unde- courage economic development. certain obsolete references to the term veloped real property in the National Ways and Means Chairman Claude "Trust Territory" in the FSM laws. 8 Pohnpei & Japan signed agreement on Diesel Power Plant & Spur Line Contract

PALDCIR, Pohnpei (FSM DSJFOR- welcomed Yui, Iwai, Nakamura and power systems and provide train- MATlONSERVICE)-Anagreement other members of the visiting mis- ing opportunities for the develop- was signed August 8, between the sion to Pohnpei State. ment of skills to Pohnpeians work- State of Pohnpei, and 3 companies Yui, Iwai and Nakamura ex- ing in the diesel power plant. from Japan regardingaDiesel Power pressed their willingness, accepted The Plant which will be the source Generation Plant and Spur Line the contracts, declared their posi- of power supply for the Fisheries Contracts in a brief ceremony held tions in both the Diesel Power and tourism industries develop- at the Office of the Pohnpei State Generation and the Spur Line con- ment, the people of Pohnpei in the Governor in Kolonia. tracts. The Contractors proceeded municipalities and in Kolonia and ISigning for Pohnpei was Gover- and determined other services in to the other industries, consists of nor Resio S. Moses and for Japan, addition to thecontractsfor Pohnpei Daihatsu 40 tons machines, the big- Yoshimoto Pole CO., LTD. Presi- State. Actouka who spoke on behalf gest machines seen on the islands to dent Katsumi Yui, Toshiba Engi- of the Pohnpei Utility Corporation be built by Diahatsu Factory in Ja- neering Corporation Plant Depart- Board of Director sighted great ac- pan. The contract will open em- ment Deputy General Manager complishment from the agreement ployment opportunities for the Akira Iwai, and Bussan Electrics in maintaining the power systems people of Pohnpei to construct the Machinery Trading CO. LTD. Presi- as well as providing electricity skills plant. dent Shoichi Nakamura. development to the native of the The Spur Line Project is to add Witnessing the ceremony were the Pohnpei State. single phase distribution lines to re- Nahnken of U Municipality Ihlen The 4.371 million dollar, 22.5 MG mote communities. It is purposely Joseph; Pohnpei State Executive wa tt diesel power genera tion has 14 planned to distribute power to all Officer Kikuo Apis; Special Counsel months contract term and spur line sites including those communities to Governor Lloyd Mashita; Assis- has 12 months contract term. The not being served by the present tant to Governor for the Office of Diesel Power Generation Con trac- power system due to their in land Budget, Planning and Statistics Dion tors will manufacture thegenera ting locations with in one mile or mote, Neth; State Fiscal Planner for the machines in Japan, transport them where the present power system Offices of Budget, Planning and to Pohnpei State, construct project does not reach. The contract com- Statistics David Morgan; Assistant facilities here in Pohnpei, install mences after the issuance of the to Governor for Personnel, Labor generating machines, supervise and Government's notification to the and Manpower Development and direct the operations of the new Contractor. member of Board of Director of Pohnpei Utility Corporation Podis Pedrus; Pohnpei Tourism Executive ADB approves $450,000 for FSM Director and Pohnpei Utility Cor- PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMATION SERVICE) - The Asian poration Board of Director Secre- Development Bank (ADB) has approved $450,000 to finance a Technical tary Youser Anson; Director of Assistance (TA) on FSM Agriculture Sector Development, according to Public Work Department and Pohnpei Utility Corporation Interim the Administrator, Agriculture Division, FSM Department of Resources General Manager Largo Edwin, Of- and Development (R&D), Sailas Henry. ficial Incharge of construction and Pragma Corporation, a USA Consultant Firm was selected among the five Pohnpei Contract Review Board other firms who bid to do theTA for FSM Agriculture Development Sector. Chairman Finale Henry; and A team of consultants specializing in livestock, forestry, fruit, root crops, Pohnpei Utility Corporation Board and agriculture economy including Policy and Planning Specialist and of Director Chairman Marcelino Team Leader Dr. William R. Furtick, Agriculture Economist Robert Lucas, Actouka. Tropical Agriculture Specialist Dr. Chian Leng Chia, Agro-Forestry An initial remark to welcome the Specialist William Raynor, Livestock Specialist Dr. Tro V. Bui and the visiting mission by Moses placed Institutional Development Specialist and Sociologist Dr. Joseph O'Reilly emphasis on the power generator, pointed out continuous mainte- were contracted by the corporation arrived Pohnpei August 12 to commenpc nance necessary on the present works in FSM and submit to government it's final report by eaiiy January power system to which the new 1992, Henry said. ',&•• contract with Yoshimoto Pole CO., The delegation was based at the FSM R&D visited the FSM States, LTD, Toshiba Engineering Corpo- meeting with state and the National Government officials, reviewed reports ration and Shoichi Nakamura is the and studied to sum up a report on the most viable agricultural projects thai Pohnpei State best solution. Moses the FSM Government can submit to AI?B to finai^jfei Henry conclude^ Micronesia Institute awarded $20,000 from Henry Luce Foundation Inc. 9 Washington, D.C. (FSM INFOR- Micronesians. Marianas; Treasurer Carmen Bigler, H MATION SERVICE) - The Micronesia The goal is a fund of at least $5 Secretary of Interior and Outer Island n Institute has been awarded a grant in the million at the termination of the Com- Affairs, Republic of the Marshall Is- amount of $20,000 from the Henry Luce pact of Free Association with the Fed- lands; and Secretary Victoria Kanai, 1 Foundation, Inc., to support the further erated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau. Other directors in- development of the Micronesian En- Republic of the Marshall Islands, so clude Bermin Sigrah, Kosrae; Emensio I dowment for Historic Preservation, ac- that the yield will permit the FSM and Eperiam, Pohnpei; Elvis Killion r cording to a release from the the Marshalls to continue programs in O'Sonis, Chuuk; Andrew Kugfas, Yap; Micronesian Institute. historic preservation despite potential and Richard Davis, Territory of Guam. i The grant was announced by Chair- cut-off of U.S. funds, and so that the It is hoped that the historic preservation man and CEO of the Foundation Henry preservation programs in the Republic officers of Kiribati and Nauru will later DO Luce ffl. of Palau, whose political status is un- become part of the Micronesian En- The young non-profit Endowment solved, Guam, and the Northern dowment. was created to preserve Micronesian Marianas may grow. The fund is The Endowment was formed in con- culture through the protection of customs managed by Kidder Peabody, Inc. junction with the Micronesia Institute, and historical sites and through tradi- Grants and contributions to the Fund which serves as its United States asso- tional education, states the Endowment may be sent to the Micronesia Institute ciated organization. Thomas King, brochure. Incorporated in 1985 in at 1275 K Street NW, Suite 360, Wash- Ph.D., consultant and formerly with the Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Is- ington, D.C. 20005-4006, earmarked President's Advisory Council on historic "Endowment." All contributions are lands, the Endowment uniquely en- preservation, is acting as pro-bono compasses the family of Micronesian fully tax-deductible under section 501- peoples, crossing political and national c-3 of the U.S. tax code. Washington, D.C. representative to as- boundaries. In addition to the Luce Foundation, sist in the creation of the American The Luce Foundation grant will be grantors to the Micronesia Institute for National Committee. used by the Micronesia Institute, guided development of the fund to date include Private supporting committees in each by the Endowment Officers and other Mobil Oil Micronesia Inc., the lan region will be formed once the En- advisors, to encourage the establishment Mactaggart Trust of Great Britain; and dowment Fund has grown sufficiently. of an American National Committee for Continental Air Micronesia. The Endowment will also draw on com- the Endowment; to initiate approaches Officers and Directors of the Endow- mittees of professionals in appropriate to foundations, corporations and gov- ment are the Historic Preservation Of- disciplines for expertise and project ernments for substantial grants to the ficers of the different areas. These are: evaluation. Endowment; and to enable the Endow- President Teddy John, who is also the A copy of the brochure can be aquired ment officers to participate at major Historic Preservation Officer for the by writing to the Micronesia Institute at international conferences when other FSM; Vice President Michael Fleming, the above address. Contributions to the funds are not yet available for Commonwealth of the Norther Endowment Fund would be welcome. MCH ANNOUNCEMENT Law School scholarship PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- The Department of Human Resources announces that the Public is invited to review MATION SERVICE) - FSM Public and comment on the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant Application for Fiscal Year 1992, specifically with respect to the three project Defender is announcing that for this components of Preventive and Primary Care Services for Pregnant Women, Fiscal Year (1992), the FSM Congress Mothers and Infants up to age one; Preventive and Primary Care Services for has appropriated $20,000 specifically Children and Adolescents; and Family-Centered, Community-Based, Coordinated for law school scholarship. Care and the Development of Community-Based Systems of Care for Children with This particular program is being ad- Special Health Care Needs. ministered by the Office of Public De- Additional information include program budget information for each of the three fender for the current fiscal year. Any component plus an aggregated budget; assurances, i.e., new and existing; annual FSM citizen pursuing law studies, at plan; and FY 1990 MCH Annual Progress Report. any law school, in the current school Copies of the MCH Block Grant application are available at the office of the Secretary, Department of Human Resources, FSM National Government, Palikir, year is eligible to apply for this grant. Pohnpei, telephone number (691) 320-2619/2643 or Fax (691) 320-25263. For details, please contact Joe Phillip Written comments may be sent to Dr. Catalino Cantero, Acting Secretary, or Gene S. Babauta at the Public De- Department of Human Resources. Comment received after August 30 will be fender Office at telephone number (691) forwarded directly to the Maternal & Child Health Bureau, U.S. Department of 320-2648,Fax: (691) 32Q-5775,orwrite Health and Human Services, Rockville, Maryland. totheofficeatP.O.BoxPS 174,Palikir, Pohnpei FM 96941. 1 ° Onoun dedicates 3,500 ft. runway airport

25 ONOUN (Ulul), Chuuk (FSM IN- | FORMATION SERVICE) - A new a1 3,500 ft. runway airport was dedicated - August 24 on Onoun Island, Chuuk O State. H The Onoun Airport's dedication be- j gan promptly at 10:00 a.m. along side £ the new runway paralleling the beauti- 2 ful ivory-white strand of this five-mile << long island. It began with speeches by ^ former FSM President Tosiwo K Nakayama, Chuuk Governor Sasao Gouland, FSM President's designated representative Asterio Takesy, Speaker of Chuuk Legislature Kisande Sos, Senate President Ira Akapito, CHUUK GOVERNOR AT ONOUN AIRPORT DEDICATION-Chuuk State Governor Micronesian Maritime Authority Sasao Gouland spoke during the dedication of Onoun Airport August 24th of this year. (MMA) representative Andon machetes and bare hands. Due to lack as they have infested Weno. Amaraich, and Onoun Mayor Episom of funding, only 3,500 ft. was hard- In welcoming the guests to the dedi- intermittent with songs, cheers, and surfaced and compacted by the CAT cation on Onoun Island, Mayor native dances adding to the festive gala Team. He concluded by reading aloud Episom expressed hope that commercial celebration. Chuuk State First Lady, a letter from U.S. Ambassador to the air sen/ice to Onoun would begin soon. Mrs. Sos and Episom simultaneously FSM Aurelia Brazeal regarding the He went on to thank the national, state cut the ribbon signifying the official occasion. and municipal officials for gracing the grand opening of the 3,500 ft. runway Speaker Sos expressed amazement at occasion and for responding to his in- airport. the size of the airport. He elected to fly vitation. He presented the Captain of Speaking as former President and in to Onoun and see for himself and the CAT Team with a woven mat in- representing the traditional Chief of have an overview of the job. He pointed scribed with message of appreciation. Onoun, who is his older brother, out that shortened time vis-a-vis ocean He also presented woven mats and Nakayama welcomed all the guests and vessel will enhance economic devel- carved paddles to the dignitaries pre- thanked them for taking the time to opment and facilitate emergency ser- ceded by a long traditional chant by come for the Onoun Airport dedication. vices. This is a basic infrastructure just Topule of Onoun telling the historic Governor stated this was a commitment like power and water that is long over- significance of the paddle. In turn, he made to Onoun upon taking office due, he concluded. Governor Gouland and Takesy pre- and was gratified to see it completed. Amaraich representing MMA pointed sented Mayor Episom with the certifi- He went on to say that the Ta airport will out the need now being fulfilled by cation document by FSMTransportation be next to be completed with clearance airport with respect to fisheries devel- Department for Onoun Airport. This and surfacing. opment. Plane will be able to move certification was issued after appropri- Takesy conveyed FSM President's fresh fish caught by people of Onoun ate inspection by the Department and congratulations to the people of Onoun and neighboring island from Onoun to U.S. Federal Aviation Agency. With for their accomplishment and expressed Weno. The Compact funding of the the certification in hand, Onoun Airport appreciation to the FSM Congress for four CAT Teams was intended not just is now ready for commercial air service. funding the airport, Chuuk State for the forouterislandbutfortheentireFSMas The dignitaries took time to hum personnel and funding support, U.S. a nation. withthe local people and showered the Government for fielding the Civic Ac- President Akapito of Chuuk'-> Senate dancers with fragrant perfumes and the tion Team (CAT) and Pacific Mission- congratulated the people of Onoun for myriads of children with candies and ary Aviation for generously donating the monumental job. He stated the bubble gums. The dancing took on a free spaces on its 8-seater plane trans- airport was conceived under President twist toward foreign dances such as porting dignitaries to and from Onoun Nakayama's administration and com- Palauan, Marshallese, Fijian and Ha- for the occasion. pleted under Oiler's administration. waiian. Takesy paid tribute to the hard- Noting that the land for the airport Transportation for participants and working people of Onoun for the enor- runway was noted by the local land- guests at the dedication ceremony were mous task of clearing 5,000 ft. by 700 ft. owners, he expressed hope that legal provided by Chuuk State Government tract of land with axes, picks, shovels, land hassles will not creep into Onoun and Pacific Missionary Aviation (PMA). Five students of Pohnpei won 1991 Governor Scholarship 1 1 PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFOR- Alexander of Sokehs, scored highest in families of the awarded individual pupil MATION SERVICE) - GovernorResio the Xavicr High School Entrance Ex- provided helpful preparations that make M 25 S. Moses presented awards and certifi- amination, Seiola, son of loana and it possible for them to become the 1991 > cates of recognition to the 1991 Endor Seiola of Kolonia, scored highest Governor's Scholars. He concluded by ri Governor's Scholars recipients, August in the Pohnpei Agricultural and Trade calling upon all grade schools pupils to i 19, at the Governor' s Conference Room (PAT) High School Entrance Exami- keep up their good works in schools and in Kolonia. nation, and Pcdley, son of Dosko and join with him in congratulating the five The awardees include Ricardo and Alter Pcdley of Madolenihmw, scored Governor's Scholars of 1991. Moses John Cera Cruz of Calvary Christian highest in the Ohwa Christian High believes that continuing efforts from Academy (CCA) School, Mylani M. School Entrance Examination, accord- the entire community of Pohnpei com- prising of both the secular and religious c Alexander and Steven Seiola of Ohmine ing to Moses.

- PALIKIR,Pohnpei,(FSM INFORMATION Micronesia to provide that, in rendering a circumstances, has been ratified by the 2 SERVICE) - President Bailey Olter on August decision, a Court shall consult and apply Peopleof the FederatedStatesof Micronesia § 9, in accordance with Section 705, Title I of sources from the Federated States of in accordance with the requirements of Ar- a1 the FSM Code, issued proclamation of the Micronesia, has been ratified by the People ticle XIV of the Constitution of the Federated ^ four ratified amendments to the FSM Con- of the Federated States of Micronesia in States of Micronesia and is effective as the o stitution (Con Con) including Committee accordance with the requirements of Article supreme law of the Federated States of | Proposals Nos.: 90-13, SD1; 90-19, CD1XI; V of the Constitution of the Federated Micronesia as of July 2,1991. 2 90-23, CD1, SD1 and 90-25, CD1, SD1. States of Micronesia and is effective as the I hereby proclaimed that Constitutional £ The following is the proclamation by the supreme law of the Federated States of Convention Committee Proposal No.: GO- 2 President, "By the authority vested in me as Micronesia as of July 2,1991. 25, CD1, SD1 to amend Sections 2 and 3 of By the authority vested in me as Presi- Article IXoftheConstitutionofthe Federated dent of the Federated States of Micronesia States of Micronesia for the purpose of under Title One of the Code of the Federated delineating national power over health and States of Micronesia I hereby proclaim that education, has been ratified by the People Constitutional Convention Committee Pro- of the Federated States of Micronesia in posal No.: 90-23, CD1, SD1, to amend accordance with the requirements of Article Section 5 of Article XIII of the Constitution of XIV of the Constitution of the Federated the Federated States of Micronesia to re- States of Micronesia and is effective as the move the language relating to transition and supreme law of the Federated States of to prohibit indefinite land leases in certain Micronesia as of July 2,1991."

President Olter President of the Federated States of Micronesia under Title One of the Code of the Federated States of Micronesia I hereby proclaim that Constitutional Convention Committee Proposal No.: 90-13, SD1, to amend Section 2(p) of Article IX of the Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia for the purpose of repealing the power of the national government to define major crimes, has been ratified bythe People of the Federated States of Micronesia in accordance with the requirements of Article XIV of the Constitution of the Federated LELU CHOIR VISITS FSM- FSM Vice President Jacob Nena on August 9, welcomed Lelu Church Choir to States of Micronesia and is effective as the President'$ Off ice, as the group pay courtesy call on theVice President. Budget Off tee Administrator Reed Nena tourthe choir at the Capital. The Choir sang songs and presented largess to Vice President Nena supreme law of the Federated States of for him and the President. Nena In return spoke about the FSM Capital, Introduced his staff and presented Micronesia as of July 2,1991. the President's and his portraits as a token to the Choir. To most of the choir members, It was their first I hereby proclaim that Constitutional vlsittoFSMCapHal. AgroupphotooftheCholr.andthe Vice President was taken. The Choir vlstiedWapar Convention Committee Proposal No. 90-19, Congregational Church In Madolenihmw, Pehleng Ktltl, Sekere In Sokehs, Kepinlt andKosrae Commu- nity Church In Kolonia. Night programs of worship services, dramatization of Biblical stories, singing, CD1 to amend Section 11 of Article X1 of the gifts exchange and offerings was held at each hosting Church when housing md meals wen also Constitution of the Federated States of provided, and other activities.

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